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New York: Gael Monfils rejected accusations he failed to try his hardest against Novak Djokovic after he was beaten in a controversial semi-final at the US Open.
Monfils appeared to give up at times in Arthur Ashe Stadium as Djokovic won a peculiar contest 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 to stand one victory away from a 13th major title.
Monfils was noticeably lethargic and began loosely patting balls back into play as if entirely disinterested in making a comeback in the first set. The world number 12 gave a passionate defence of his performance and insisted he was simply aiming to unsettle his opponent.
&ldquo;It was very quick to 5-0. I got to change a little bit. That&rsquo;s a little bit tough because for sure people are not really ready to see that. But why I will stay and lose 6-0 and not change anything? I definitely tried to get in his head. I try my best every time. He was just too good.&rdquo;

Gael Monfils rejected accusations he failed to try his hardest against Novak Djokovic after he was beaten in a controversial semi-final at the US Open.

US Open: Gael Monfils defends tactics in Novak Djokovic defeat

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Gael Monfils rejected accusations he failed to try his hardest against Novak Djokovic after he was beaten in a controversial semi-final at the US Open.

US Open: Gael Monfils defends tactics in Novak Djokovic defeat

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